Links to FCHS Website
Drone Pictures and Videos
These are some sample drone videos and pictures from our Homecoming Bonfire where the US Army was present.
Sample Snapshot of FCHS Curriculum
Thank you to Pete Lopez at Fort Collins High School for providing this material. This is a snapshot of the material used.
SAMPLE Lessons
Google Form for Video https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe75eAgZqJRPUtazEWamXT5OhefOBS5oC9tw-7bkexr9Y7B8g/viewform
METAR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/METAR
Terminal aerodrome forecast
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_aerodrome_forecast
AVIATION WEATHER CENTER
https://www.aviationweather.gov/metar
Google Form for Video
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFEYwGUql0WJdbmNEs0viJUjKqtVZUcC8rvTtthwhW7ilvZw/viewform
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the official FAA publications used to delineate the rules as they apply to the operation of
manned and unmanned aircraft.
2. Define “Remote Pilot-in-Command” and describe her/his responsibilities.
3. Define “Visual Observer” and describe her/his responsibilities.
4. Define “Person Manipulation the Controls” and describe her/his responsibilities.
5. List the documentation required to be carried by the Remote PIC.
6. Describe how the Unique Identifier must be displayed on a sUAS.
7. Explain the situational differences when flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft.
8. Define the weight limitations of a sUAS as defined by the FAA.
9. Describe the limitations of night operations imposed on a Remote PIC.
10. Explain the conditions necessary to assure VLOS (Visual-Line-of-Sight).
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Lesson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDuxI9z8noCFR: Title 14. Aeronautics and Space: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14
Google Form
Familiarization with UAS Regulations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5QOiYO9Aqibz8A0Ji0-AjLwI-6jDaBsbUPzG6AwSQXQh0Yw/viewform
https://dronetrust.com/faa-trust/
1. Describe why it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of airspace designation constraints.
2. Explain how to determine the airspace designations for a particular operation.
3. Explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
4. Explain the importance of Sectional Charts.
5. Identify the characteristics of Class A airspace.
6. Identify the characteristics of Class B airspace.
7. Identify the characteristics of Class C airspace.
8. Identify the characteristics of Class D airspace.
9. Identify the characteristics of Class E airspace.
10. Identify the characteristics of Class G airspace.
11. Identify the characteristics of Restricted airspace.
12. Identify the characteristics of Military Operations Area (MOA) airspace.
13. Identify the characteristics of an Alert area.
14. Identify the characteristics of a Prohibited area.
15. Identify the characteristics of Warning area.
16. Describe the difference between AGL and MSL.
17. Describe the differences when identifying Military Training Routes (MTRS).
https://skyvector.com/
Chart Supplement South US from FAA
FAA Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
US Dept of Transportation Aeronautical Information Manual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to3HRZvmbAc
Reading Aviation Sectionals Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFEk22c3vRyTKKkDpLlq484jD10P3ZPmoeSNk6LpYYig5wYg/viewform
Airport Operations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CexjT1OdWZ4
Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2BlbYbn7KWsy6_GTwLxPQT4BKwr7c1d9d-68mw4JEuo-RA/viewform
SAMPLE Lessons
- Aviation Weather Sources Comprehension
Google Form for Video https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe75eAgZqJRPUtazEWamXT5OhefOBS5oC9tw-7bkexr9Y7B8g/viewform
METAR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/METAR
Terminal aerodrome forecast
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_aerodrome_forecast
AVIATION WEATHER CENTER
https://www.aviationweather.gov/metar
- Aviation Weather & Effects on sUAS Comprehension
Google Form for Video
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFEYwGUql0WJdbmNEs0viJUjKqtVZUcC8rvTtthwhW7ilvZw/viewform
- Regulations & Operating Rules
Students will be able to:
1. Identify the official FAA publications used to delineate the rules as they apply to the operation of
manned and unmanned aircraft.
2. Define “Remote Pilot-in-Command” and describe her/his responsibilities.
3. Define “Visual Observer” and describe her/his responsibilities.
4. Define “Person Manipulation the Controls” and describe her/his responsibilities.
5. List the documentation required to be carried by the Remote PIC.
6. Describe how the Unique Identifier must be displayed on a sUAS.
7. Explain the situational differences when flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft.
8. Define the weight limitations of a sUAS as defined by the FAA.
9. Describe the limitations of night operations imposed on a Remote PIC.
10. Explain the conditions necessary to assure VLOS (Visual-Line-of-Sight).
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Lesson:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmDuxI9z8noCFR: Title 14. Aeronautics and Space: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14
- Familiarization with UAS Regulations
Google Form
Familiarization with UAS Regulations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5QOiYO9Aqibz8A0Ji0-AjLwI-6jDaBsbUPzG6AwSQXQh0Yw/viewform
- The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) UAS Regulations
https://dronetrust.com/faa-trust/
- Airspace Classification & Operating Procedures
1. Describe why it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of airspace designation constraints.
2. Explain how to determine the airspace designations for a particular operation.
3. Explain the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
4. Explain the importance of Sectional Charts.
5. Identify the characteristics of Class A airspace.
6. Identify the characteristics of Class B airspace.
7. Identify the characteristics of Class C airspace.
8. Identify the characteristics of Class D airspace.
9. Identify the characteristics of Class E airspace.
10. Identify the characteristics of Class G airspace.
11. Identify the characteristics of Restricted airspace.
12. Identify the characteristics of Military Operations Area (MOA) airspace.
13. Identify the characteristics of an Alert area.
14. Identify the characteristics of a Prohibited area.
15. Identify the characteristics of Warning area.
16. Describe the difference between AGL and MSL.
17. Describe the differences when identifying Military Training Routes (MTRS).
https://skyvector.com/
Chart Supplement South US from FAA
FAA Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide
US Dept of Transportation Aeronautical Information Manual
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to3HRZvmbAc
Reading Aviation Sectionals Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFEk22c3vRyTKKkDpLlq484jD10P3ZPmoeSNk6LpYYig5wYg/viewform
Airport Operations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CexjT1OdWZ4
Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg2BlbYbn7KWsy6_GTwLxPQT4BKwr7c1d9d-68mw4JEuo-RA/viewform
Snapshot of FCHS Equipment List
This is a sample of the curriculum which our UAS students receive at Fort Collins High School.
SAMPLE BUILD ASSIGNMENT
A good plan (and understanding of the build process) is key to getting your drone off the ground. Every team member should share in the vision and have the knowledge to support the build. Your first step should then be to gather information. Fortunately, there is a wealth of information available on the internet to help you get smart.
From the Painless360 YouTube Channel:
SAMPLE Files showing electrical testing
SAMPLE BUILD ASSIGNMENT
A good plan (and understanding of the build process) is key to getting your drone off the ground. Every team member should share in the vision and have the knowledge to support the build. Your first step should then be to gather information. Fortunately, there is a wealth of information available on the internet to help you get smart.
From the Painless360 YouTube Channel:
- “Quadcopter Building for Beginners: Series 1” playlist, videos 1 thru 9
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsWjANuAm4pnhS9StKcIbwSOdoMaR9-p
- “Introduction to Naze32” playlist, Naze32 Flight Controller videos 1 thru 8
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYsWjANuAm4p47OBBTOo4Xr3lNUc8PFpc
SAMPLE Files showing electrical testing
![](http://www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/xls.png)
electrical_testing_using_potentiometer_11152019.pptx | |
File Size: | 72651 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
![](http://www.weebly.com/weebly/images/file_icons/pdf.png)
analyzing_a_potentiometer_11052021.pdf | |
File Size: | 292 kb |
File Type: |
We moved to DJI Tellos to introduce the concept of flying.
https://m.dji.com/product/tello-edu?from=shop
Below is an example of the final build from our UAS class.
https://m.dji.com/product/tello-edu?from=shop
Below is an example of the final build from our UAS class.